Motions by Councillor Davis

Councillor Janet Davis has moved the following motions on item PW3.1:

7a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Final)

That:

1. City Council request the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management to include the following conditions in the RFQs:

i. the successful contractor be prohibited from using untrained, temporary workers;

ii. rigorous customer service standards, enforcement and reporting mechanisms; and

iii. preference be given to Canadian companies.

7c - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Final)

That City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to report quarterly to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on contract compliance issues including:

i. a summary of enforcement activity,

ii. a summary of daily reports,

iii. a summary of customer service complaints, and

iv. incidents of contract non-compliance, including actions taken, liquidated damages (penalties) etc.

7b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Final)

That City Council request the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management Services to ensure that the RFQs provide for liquidated damages (penalties) to be levied for contract compliance deficiencies that are identified by audits, reports or documented resident complaints received through 3-1-1 as follows:

A. Customer Service:

- missed collection
- incomplete collection (e.g. materials left behind)
- improperly replaced bins
- smoking in truck cab
- other customer service complaints as determined at the discretion of the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services such as rude behaviour, etc.

B. Health and Safety:

- driving infractions (driving on sidewalk, speeding, wrong side of road, etc.)
- climbing in hopper
- inappropriate use of riding step
- collecting from both sides
- use of temporary or untrained/unqualified workers
- not wearing personal protective equipment
- other safety violations
- lost time injuries
- Ministry of labour orders

C. Environmental:

- materials collected not in accordance with the Waste Collection Bylaw
- contamination of streams
- collection from improper waste containers